Welcome to the resources page. We have collated a range of websites, documents, tools and videos that are helpful for restorations projects large and small.
Working bees are a win–win: you get valuable work done on your land, while participants enjoy a meaningful day outdoors, learning, connecting with others, and contributing to environmental care. To help make your working bee safe, enjoyable, and productive, here are some key things to consider
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Many funders use similar language in their criteria. These tips will help you pick out the key words and understand what funders are really asking for.
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Carefully planning what you plant on your property can help you stay safer. Discover which plants can help defend your home, property, crops and other assets in the event of wildfire.
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Practical guide to support farmers, landowners, and catchment groups by outlining clear steps for fencing, planting, and maintaining riparian buffer zones to improve water quality and ecosystem health.
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Wayne O’Keefe back to share crucial insights and practical tips on the planning, planting and protection phases of reforestation: understanding your site's specific conditions and weed pressures is crucial before planting begins, and why selecting the right species in the right place with the right protection makes all the difference long-term.
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The West Coast Farm Plan Project – Videos & Case Studies page offers a practical video series led by freshwater ecologist Dr Duncan Gray, guiding farmers through key aspects of stream health. Designed specifically for farmers, the short clips have information applicable to dairy, beef, deer, and cropping systems.
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The guidelines offer comprehensive guidance for managing willow and alder species—whether planting for erosion control or removing invasive stands—in wetlands, riparian zones, and farmland contexts
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NZ Landcare Trust’s biosecurity hub collates practical resources—covering invasive plant, pest, and disease management—designed to support farmers, community groups, and landowners in identifying and tackling ecological threats.
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This practical guide offers landowners and restoration teams essential strategies for weed control along stream banks, with key emphasis on protecting nearby waterways from spray drift and chemical runoff.
View resourceThe Weedbusters website provides practical resources—including a weed‑identification A–Z, control methods for different plant types, disposal advice, and ways to get involved locally—designed to support grassroots weed‑busting efforts across urban, rural, and natural areas.
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The Canopy Native Seed Catalogue offers detailed germination and propagation profiles for 34 native tree and shrub species—clearly explaining each species’ seed biology, germination cues, and nursery handling techniques
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This guide offers practical advice on successfully establishing native sedge (Carex) species in wetland and riparian areas.
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